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February 25, 2026

Microsoft Releases February Optional Updates for Windows 11

Microsoft has released optional February updates for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, which include several enhancements: - A network speed test tool accessible from the taskbar for measuring Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular connections. - Enhanced camera settings with new pan and tilt options for supported cameras. - A built-in version of the System Monitor (Sysmon) tool, available as an optional feature. - Improvements to Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 11 Arm64 devices. - A new automatic recovery tool for Windows 11 Professional devices not domain-joined. - Support for .webp images as desktop backgrounds. - Introduction of new emojis in the Emoji 16.0 release. - BitLocker improvements to prevent devices from becoming unresponsive after entering a recovery key. Additionally, Microsoft has shared release notes for an upcoming optional update for Windows 11 version 26H1, which is currently only available to Insiders on the Canary Channel and is expected to debut on new devices with advanced silicon.

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August 12, 2024

10 Windows PowerShell commands you need to be using

Microsoft PowerShell is a command-line tool integrated into Windows 11 that replaces the traditional Command Prompt and enhances automation capabilities. - PowerShell can back up drivers and integrate them into a Windows ISO for reinstalls. - It simplifies the management of Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) with a single command. - PowerShell can remove bloatware from Windows to optimize system performance. - Users can back up device drivers using the command: Export-WindowsDriver -Online -Destination "full path of the backup folder". - Server administrators can install RSAT tools with the command: Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Add-WindowsCapability -Online. - PowerShell can remove unwanted applications through a script. - Users can disable Hyper-V virtualization with the command: bcdedit /set hypervisorlaunchtype off. - Administrators can delete user accounts using the command: Remove-LocalUser -Name "USERNAME". - Users can generate a battery health report with the command: powercfg /batteryreport /output "C:battery_report.html". - The Windows Package Manager (Winget) is integrated into PowerShell for managing software installations.

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August 7, 2024

How to Install and Uninstall RSAT in Windows 11

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) are integrated into Windows and require activation for use. In Windows 11, RSAT can be installed via the Windows Settings app or Windows PowerShell. To install RSAT from Windows Settings: 1. Open Settings from the Start menu. 2. Select System. 3. Click on Optional features. 4. Click on View features in the "Add an optional feature" section. 5. Search for "rsat" to find available RSAT features. 6. Select desired tools and click Next, then Add. To install RSAT using Windows PowerShell: 1. Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator. 2. Enter the command: Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, State 3. To install a specific tool, use: Get-WindowsCapability -Name 'Rsat.DHCP.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0' -Online | Add-WindowsCapability -Online To uninstall RSAT: 1. Navigate to Settings > System > Optional Features. 2. Search for the installed RSAT tool, select it, and click Remove. Alternatively, to uninstall using PowerShell: 1. Open PowerShell as Administrator. 2. Execute the command: Get-WindowsCapability -Name 'Rsat.DHCP.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0' -Online | Remove-WindowsCapability -Online